Powerful computer modeling design
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
Bare Hull
ALS Version 1
ALS Version 2
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
Powerful computer modeling and design
Shipglide conducts the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for our ALS systems in-house with our team staff experts. The Shipglide principals have been longstanding and recognized experts with leading-edge CFD analysis software and hardware tools.
Our designs routinely include CFD analysis for both global hull flow regime and localized air nozzle injection patterns. This level of detail ensures that every design is optimized for your specific ship geometry and operating conditions.
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
Basic steps of CFD analysis for ALS
To capture hull geometry and create CFD custom mesh for your ship’s hull, our Shipglide engineers will:
determine global hull flow characteristics and flow regime
model discontinuities, appendages, and propulsive flow regimes
locate ALS air injection points and injection criteria
model ship resistance with ALS off and ALS on
visualize and calculate lift and drag forces
measure pressure distributions for required air volume and pressure
establish static parameters for optimization analysis
run optimization analysis iterating to maximum efficiency and fuel reduction
create coordinates for design of ALS system
